Head to head
Ifor Williams P5 vs Woodford Widebody
The Woodford Widebody carries 581kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 189kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Woodford Widebody carries 581kg more.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Widebody is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Widebody weighs 189kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Woodford Widebody has a bed 91cm (3ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams P5 | Woodford Widebody | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 1300kg to 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 141kg | 330kg to 694kg |
| Payload | 359kg | 940kg to 2806kg |
| Internal bed | 1.53m x 1.02m | 8ft to 16ft long x 5ft 10in to 6ft 6in wide |
| Brakes | Unbraked | - |
| Axles | - | Single or Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams P5, Woodford Widebody. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the P5 if...
- you want one that is 189kg lighter empty
A light general-purpose trailer for domestic buyers moving garden waste, small loads or a mower, chosen for its low unladen weight so it can be towed by almost any car.
Listed by
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
Buy or hire the Widebody if...
- you want one that carries 581kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that has a bed 91cm (3ft) longer
A wide-bed transporter for owners of low, wide performance and classic cars who need more deck width than a standard car trailer offers. The broad spread of gross weights and lengths covers everything from a single lightweight kit car to a heavier twin-axle load.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Southern County Trailers Ltd - Southampton, West End
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams P5 and the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody carries 581kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams P5 is 189kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams P5 is a the smallest unbraked domestic trailer Ifor Williams makes; the Woodford Widebody is a a wide flatbed vehicle transporter offered across 13 length and axle combinations.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Ifor Williams P5. It is 189kg lighter empty than the Woodford Widebody.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams P5 or the Woodford Widebody?
The Woodford Widebody, by 581kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams P5 or the Woodford Widebody on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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